challenges

NOUN

dispute, question

Synonyms

STRONGEST

objection protest test threat

STRONG

claiming confrontation dare defiance demanding demur interrogation provocation remonstrance trial ultimatum

WEAK

summons to contest

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance

STRONG

peace

WEAK

agree answer decide win

VERB

dispute, question

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ask for assert call for claim confront defy demand denounce impose require test try

STRONG

accost arouse beard brave cross dare exact impeach impugn inquire investigate provoke query reclaim stimulate summon tax vindicate

WEAK

call out face down face off face the music fly in the face of hang in insist upon invite competition make a point of make a stand object to search out stand up to stick it out throw down the gauntlet

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny

STRONG

answer calm dodge ignore

WEAK

agreement decision victory

Example Sentences

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“A lot of the challenges that are happening right now are of the times,” Burd said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

The trust said it faced challenges but looked forward to working with those who share a vision for the farm's future.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

One of the biggest challenges is searching for something that may not resemble any known form of life.

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

The Chief brushes past this inconsistency, but the decision could prompt legal challenges to Fed banking regulation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Having a bigger staff with very talented people made meeting the new challenges created by our much broader docket seem possible.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson